How to Use fragrant in a Sentence

fragrant

adjective
  • The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.
  • Its fragrant leaves can be used for tea.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • Then add the spices, and toast them in the fat until fragrant.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 21 Feb. 2020
  • Spikes of soft, fragrant white blooms emerge in very early spring.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Averse to heat, this fragrant tree grows best in cool climates.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 Jan. 2026
  • This mint stands out with its silvery green leaves and fragrant pink blooms.
    — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, some fragrant herbs help deter pests!
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
  • Find out how to plant them and care for the bright, fragrant flowers here.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2020
  • Pag is also known for its sheep cheese, fragrant, hard, and strong.
    — Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Many types of peonies are very fragrant with a scent that can range from spicy to sweet.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • Cook for 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Cook for 1 minute, or until the spices are fragrant.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Cook for 1 minute, until the herbs are fragrant.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Their blooms are large, fragrant, and short-lived, which only adds to their charm.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • The dining room is fragrant with incense and easy on the eyes.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
  • The actors swapped the classic pipe prop for a more fragrant rose.
    — Sarah Lazarus and Jane Sit, CNN, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Or grill the squash and top it with crunchy pistachios and fragrant mint.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The flesh is peachy and bright, with a fragrant and sugary bouquet.
    — Heide Brandes, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • And the scents that transport you to your favorite fragrant place.
    — oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Placing those fragrant blooms into a vase for your kitchen?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • The scent of fragrant broth wafts from the kitchen into the bright dining room.
    — Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Sounds lovely, and fragrant, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • While most are quite fragrant, not all species are suitable for cooking.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Set the scene, light a fragrant candle, and let the spring fun begin.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Secure new growth to the fence with ties, then enjoy the fragrant blooms.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Secure new growth to the fence with ties, then enjoy the fragrant blooms.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Secure new growth to the fence with ties, then enjoy the fragrant blooms.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Small, fragrant white flowers open in loose bundles in spring.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • As its species name suggests, this is one of the most fragrant of all coyote mints.
    — Earl Nickel, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 June 2021
  • As the fragrant steam filled the space, my stress seemed to evaporate with it.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025

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